Subtract 96/45 from 7/12
1st number: 7/12, 2nd number: 2 6/45
7/12 - 96/45 is -31/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
7/12 = 7 × 15/12 × 15 = 105/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
96/45 = 96 × 4/45 × 4 = 384/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/180 - 384/180 = 105 - 384/180 = -279/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/20
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